Ligeti: Clear or Cloudy: complete recordings on Deutsche Grammophon

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GYORGY LIGETI
Ligeti: Clear or Cloudy: complete recordings on Deutsche Grammophon
Matt Haimovitz (cello) Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) / Hagen Quartett / Weiner Philharmoniker / Ensemble Intercontemporain / Pierre Boulez / Abbado

[ Deutsche Grammophon Budget Boxed Set / 4 CD ]

Release Date: Wednesday 1 November 2006

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Benchmark recordings of 24 works by a master of soundscapes, who stretched the boundaries of the musically conceivable.

Orchestral Recording of the Month - BBC Music Dec 2006

Benchmark recordings of 24 works by a master of soundscapes, who stretched the boundaries of the musically conceivable.

The music of György Ligeti (1923-2006) is 'among the most innovative of the last half of the 20th century. Sometimes eerie, sometimes humorous, usually fantastical and always polished' (Paul Griffiths).

In this generous tribute, 24 works, dating from 1948 to 1993, are performed by musicians who consistently championed his art. DG has benchmark recordings of over 20 of his works, whose composition dates stretch from 1948 to 1993, so we can offer a convincing overview of his music.

This compilation includes two pieces used in 2001: A Space Odyssey and an award-winning collection of concertos under Boulez.

Most are currently available at high price (2 in 20/21 echo).

Performances by artists including Boulez, Abbado, Hagen Quartet, LaSalle Quartet, Kontarsky brothers, Matt Haimowitz, Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Saschka Gavriloff

Tracks:

Sonata for Solo Cello
Bagatelles for Wind Quintet
String Quartet No. 1 'Métamorphoses nocturnes'
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet

String Quartet No. 2
Atmosphères for large orchestra 2 Volumina for organ (1961-62; rev. 1966)

Lux aeterna for 16 voices
Organ Study No. 1 'Harmonies'
Lontano for orchestra
Ramifications for strings

Melodien for Orchestra

Aventures
Nouvelles Aventures
Cello Concerto
Chamber Concerto
Mysteries of the Macabre
Double Concerto for Flute and Oboe
The Big Turtle Fanfare from the South China Sea
Monument - Self-portrait - Movement
Piano Study No. 2 'Cordes à vide'
Piano Study No. 4 'Fanfares'
Piano Concerto
Violin Concerto